methodologies and critical analysis

every dissertation has to evidence a methodology

a methodology - systematics, structured way of organising research project and gathering necessary information/illustration

evidence that you have reflected critically on various research methods and chosen the ones that are most appropriate for your particular research project.

every methodology is unique to my project.  - along as i can justify it its entirely up to me.

palgrave study skills - http://www.palgrave.com/studentstudyskills/page/choosing-appropriate-research-methodologies/

literature review -
libraries, journal, internet

a particular theoretical approach

questionnaire
-sample size, reliability and validity

interviews
-structured or unstructured? bias?

sketchbooks/critical diaries/reflective logs.

OUTLINE MY METHODOLOGY AT THE START-NOW
intro - set out approach and contextualise my question, strategy for going about my project.
 500 words max

marxist
neoliberal
sociological
psychological
postmodernist
technological
fundamentalist
positivist

remember - WHAT DO I WANT TO SAY - the purpose of what i am doing

am i expressing myself clearly and logically?
where else do i need to look i order to fine more evidence?

TRIANGULATION
- serveral sources, dont rely on one thing, one subjective opinion

dont contradict myself
have no relationship to previous statements
does not have any logical sequence
are based on assumptions
present opinion as argument unsupported by evidence
take no account of exceptions or counter claims
try to claim absolute instead of qualified truth.